In which of the following reactions, chlorine acts as an oxidising agent?
$(i)$ $CH_3CH_2OH + Cl_2 \longrightarrow CH_3CHO + HCl$
(ii) $CH_3CHO + Cl_2 \longrightarrow CCl_3CHO + HCl$
(iii) $CH_4 + Cl_2 \stackrel{hv}{\longrightarrow} CH_3Cl + HCl$
The correct answer is

  • A
    $(i)$ only
  • B
    (ii) only
  • C
    $(i)$ and (iii)
  • D
    $(i)$, (ii) and (iii)

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